Why Is It Difficult to Evaluate the Long-Term Benefits of the Head

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to evaluate the long-term benefits of the Head Start program in a scientific way?

• A)because it is not representative of the entire American population
• B)because it is funded at public expense
• C)because it is difficult to keep track of the children who were involved with it
• D)because it was not set up as an experiment

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Definitions:

Labor Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard or expected cost, used as a measure of financial performance.

Misallocation

The improper or inefficient allocation of resources, often leading to suboptimal outcomes or performance.

Production Department

A specific division within a company that is focused on the manufacturing or production of goods.

Manufacturing Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual amount of manufacturing overhead costs allocated based on production volume.